The Food for Gods Is Now Yours to Savour A member of the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks and garlic, asparagus has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years by the ancient Romans, Greeks and also the Egyptians…

Hail the Fruits of the Pharoahs No other fruit can be as thirst quenching as watermelon – a fruit that can be found almost anywhere in the world. Originating in Africa, watermelons were first cultivated in Egypt. Its legacy has…

Isn’t it terribly impossible to stay fit when you’re vacationing? How could you with the long list of sumptuous buffets, drinks and desserts to savour? How to earnestly follow the do’s and don’ts of dieting when you’re supposed to be…

There is no resource more precious than water. And there is no resource that is much misused, abused, misallocated than water. The Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations has warned that within two decades, the majority of earth’s…

How to keep your skin looking great! Invest some time and care! Everyone wants to have younger looking skin. Unfortunately, even the most expensive skin care products, with all their claims of ‘reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles’,…

For those of you who need to thin down at any cost, fasting for weight loss could be considered as being the best way. Fasting, or in other words abstaining from food, may sound like a very easy way out,…

Mention was made the other day in a class I was teaching about the delights of a specific brand of fat free cookies. “Have you had them?” one of the students asked me. To me that was like asking if…

Tips for Getting the Most From Your Massage Whether you are new to massage or an experienced spa-goer, there are things you can do to get the most from your massage. Do not eat a heavy meal or drink alcohol…

It’s end of the year again. And yep, it is holiday season and time for celebration. It’s a time for coming together, giving of gifts, merry making and having lots of fun. However, it is also a time of over…

Do you feel anxious knowing that a big presentation at work is due soon? Does your heart start to beat faster the moment you are about to make a speech? Does your tummy get upset the night before an examination?…